Leadership/Professional Development Training Programs (May 09)
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Leadership training information can be found at
LSU AgCenter Internal Leadership Program
Vision
To develop LSU AgCenter faculty into more effective leaders in their disciplines, units and professions.
Objectives
- To develop faculty leadership skills and awareness so they become confident and effective communicators for the LSU AgCenter, and more effective in their own positions for the AgCenter.
- To develop leaders who understand the organizational structure of the LSU AgCenter and how it is influenced and the potential influences at the local, state and national levels.
- To develop faculty understanding and involvement in the social, economic and political systems in which they work.
Key Components
- Leadership skill building
- Leadership theory
- Effective communication
- Understanding local, state and national public policy and how it impacts the LSU AgCenter
- Understanding the LSU AgCenter
- Organizational structure
- Internal operations
- Understanding program area issues that can impact the LSU AgCenter
- Agriculture – technology, environment
- 4-H – youth development
- FCS – health issues
- Understanding relationships that can impact the LSU AgCenter
- Louisiana higher education
- Southern region
- Local governments
- State and national agencies
- Commodity groups
Program Format
There will be six seminars requiring a one-year commitment of each class member.
Five of the seminars will be lectured-based. Many of these two-and-a-half day seminars will include group discussions, learning exercises and field trips. In addition, book/article review assignments and a job-related project will be part of the program. The final seminar will be a four-day trip to Washington, D.C.
Program Eligibility
LSU AgCenter faculty members with a minimum of five years professional Land Grant experience are eligible for the program. This includes faculty from all levels and units (on and off-campus).
Faculty Commitment and Cost
Each faculty member is expected to participate in all six seminars. Lack of participation on behalf of a faculty member will result in their removal from the program. If a participant chooses to drop out of the program, they will be required to write a letter to their supervisor(s) (regional coordinator, department head, resident coordinator and parish chair) and the director of the program stating their reasons for leaving.
There will be no tuition for participation. Transportation to each lecture seminar will be covered by the program. However, each participant will be asked to pay for some of their meals. Participants will be asked to help and pay for a group dinner every Tuesday evening during the five lecture-based seminars. In addition, participants will be responsible for their Wednesday dinner and Thursday lunch during the five lecture-based seminars. All meals during the Washington D.C. trip will be the responsibility of the participants.
Location
Most of the lecture-based seminars will be conducted in Efferson Hall, but moved to other off-campus locations as appropriate. The final seminar will be in Washington D.C.
Accommodations
Hotel accommodations will be provided for faculty members as needed. For example, during a lectured-based seminar located in Efferson Hall, double-occupancy rooms will be provided at Lod Cook Hotel for three nights (breakfast included). Some of the other meals will also be provided. Bus transportation will also be provided for field trips.
For the Washington D.C. trip airfare, rooms for three nights and bus transportation will be provided. However, each faculty member will be responsible for meals on this trip.
Application
Interested faculty should complete an application form that will be acknowledged by the appropriate supervisor(s) (regional coordinator, department head, resident coordinator and parish chair). Applicants should also write a brief essay detailing their motivation for applying and commitment to completing the program.
Selection
A selection committee including the chancellor, vice chancellors and the director of the program will make the final selections for each class after reviewing the applications for each candidate.
Timeline
February – Present Internal Leadership Program to Faculty Council
March – Announcement of Internal Leadership Program and application process
April/May – Application process completed
May/June – Selection process completed and faculty announced
Seminar Topics
Seminar 1: August
Leadership overview
Land Grant system overview
Higher Education structure in Louisiana
*Program Update (this can include any agricultural, FCS and/or youth program)
Personality assessment and relationship to leadership
Potential speakers – Dr. William Jenkins, Dr. Randy Gurie, Dr. Ed Holton, Dr. Savoie, Chancellor Richardson, Vice-Chancellor Boethel, Vice-Chancellor Coreil
Seminar 2: September
Personal Development – how to deliver presentations, dressing professionally, etiquette and meeting organization
Ethics
Operations – risk management (key insurance issues), program management (plans of work, state projects)
*Program Update
**Field Tour
Potential Speakers – Dr. Mike Futrell, Eloise Futrell, Ann Coulon, Dr. Robert Richard, Dr. Keith Putt, Dr. Bobby Soileau
Seminar 3: November
Biotechnology – plants and animals
Environment – weather trends, coastal issues, DEQ, water use
*Program Update
Operations – Grants and contracts, intellectual property
Class member presentations
**Field Tour
Potential Speakers – Dr. Robert Godke, Dr. Steve Linscombe, Dr. Barry Keim, Dr. Rex Caffey, Karen Gautreaux
Seminar 4: March
Communications – newspaper, radio and television media (how to conduct an interview)
Budget process – how the AgCenter is funded
Partnerships with local governments, state agencies and federal agencies
*Program Update
**Field Tour
Potential Speakers – Dr. Jack Hamilton, Dr. Bobby Soileau, Mark Legendre
Seminar 5: April/May
Critical issues facing Louisiana and their relationships with the AgCenter (agriculture, youth and health issues)
Program Update
Legislative tour – learn about the legislative process/structure and university audit process
Potential Speakers – Barry Erwin, Jim Engster, John Kennedy, Elliot Stonecipher, Michael Olivier, Mapes and Mapes, Chair of Senate and House Agriculture Committees
Seminar 6: July
Washington D.C.
Visit with Louisiana delegation
CSREES
Graduation: October
* Potential program updates – crop/livestock updates, Master Gardener, nutrition programs, marketing, agriculture and energy.
** Potential field tours – University department, Extension office, Experiment Station, Agricultural tours and facilities tour.
North Carolina Extension
New and Aspiring CED Leadership Institute IV
Session Descriptions
2009-2010
“The New and Aspiring CED Leadership Institute” is a program that seeks to develop future leaders from within the field faculty of North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE). A key component of the Personal and Organizational Development System, the program serves as a critical part of talent management within NCCE. Developed and delivered through a partnership between District Directors and Personal and Organizational Development (POD), the program exposes selected individuals to twelve separate leadership development sessions over the course of the year. The sessions, based on the core competency model developed by POD, deliver powerful and interactive training designed to increase the participant’s potential as a future leader in NCCE. The 2010 class will be selected in July and begin the program in the fall of 2009. The program will consist of 4 (3-day) retreats held in a central location. Tentative Retreat Dates and Program Descriptions are as follows:
- Understanding Self and Others – Session One -- September
- Understanding Self – MBTI
- Understanding and Managing Conflict
- Ethical Decision Making and Values-based Leadership
- Evening Programs
- Fireside Chat with Administrator
- Problem Solving Sessions with DEDs
- Self Discovery (Firo/Element-B)
- Personal Development Planning
- Understanding the Role of Managing – Session Two -- November
- Recruitment: Hire or Misfire?
- Policies and Procedures
- Performance Management/Appraisals
- Evening Programs
- Fireside Chat with Administrator
- Personal Development Planning
- Problem Solving Sessions with DEDs
- Readings – Presentations
- Homework planning for Program Development
- Moving from Manager to Leader -- Session Three -- February
- Financial Matters: Developing Budgets and Effective Controls
- Performance Coaching: Skill Building for Managers and Supervisors
- Leading the Total County Program
- Evening Programs
- Fireside Chat with Administrator
- Personal Development Planning
- Problem Solving Sessions with DEDs
- Readings – Presentations
- Homework planning for Customer Service Module
- Leading through Others – Session Four -- April
- Building a Healthy ALS and Effective Customer Service
- Building Strong Networks & Social Networking
- Team Training: Moving from Basics to High Performance
- Evening Programs
- Personal Development Reports
- Celebration with Total Administrative Team
Advanced Organizational Leadership Development Program for County Operations
JanuarySelection of Candidates
Early FebruaryHuman Patterns (on-line assessment)
February 23County Operations Meeting
Dinner (overnight) program
Framework, Rationale Expectations- Joe Zublena
Review of program
What did I get myself into?
What do they expect?
Meet Your Personal Coach and Mentor
February 24
Personal Growth and Development
Human Patterns results and implications – Stan Smith, developer of Human Patterns
- Identification of areas to strengthen
Graduate CreditsJim Flowers
Homework-
- Develop an outline of a personal development plan from your Human Patterns results
- Develop a list (2 – 5) of potential organizational development projects
- Develop a list (2 -5) of leadership books for Leadership Principles presentation
- Develop a list (2 – 5) of topics for “Inside Edition”- DED Lessons Learned.
Key Program Topics
The New Me ?
- Development of Personal Learning Plans: Development of learning plans with others in cohort who have similar development needs
- Personal Journey: Each intern will develop and write to a personal journal. Journal can contain, things learned, questions to ask, ideas to share, etc.
How Can We Help?- Organizational Development Project:
Organizational development projects will focus on key issues in County Operations. Each participant will select one topic to research, lead a group discussion, summarize discussion outcomes and develop draft guideline/recommendations for County Operations.
Did You Know? - Application of Leadership Principles:
Each participant will select an approved leadership book and provide a training session on the applicable leadership principles of the book.
Sometimes it Rains in Paradise –
County Operation Case Studies:
Cohort will be given County Operation case studies to discuss, learn and resolve. Case studies will be presented by DEDs.
“Inside Edition” -DED Lessons Learned:
Presentation and discussion of key topics from DEDs
“Lifelines”- Who do you call and what do they do?
Guests from key University units will discuss how they help County Operations.
“Tools of the Trade”
This section will contain helpful check lists and guidelines that assist DEDs in carrying out their responsibilities. COT and Interns will provide the “tools” and review with the team how and when to use them.
“Tell Me a Story”
Motivational stories can help draw listeners to open their hearts and minds to your message. COT and Interns will share their favorite motivational stories and quotes.
March 30 Extension Council (attend)
March31County Operations (attend and participate)
April 1Share personal development outlines from Human Patterns outcomes with cohort.
Lifelines – Jim Semple, Director of Insurance and Risk Management (10 -12)
Inside Edition
Sometimes it Rains in Paradise
Did you know?
How can we help?
The New Me – update
Tools of the Trade
Tell Me a Story
April 27County Operations Team Meeting (attend and participate)
April 28Lifelines – Joanne Woodard, Vice Provost EOE (10 – 12 am)
Lifelines – Mary Beth Kurz, Vice Chancellor and General Council (2 – 4 pm)
Inside Edition
Sometimes it Rains in Paradise
Did you know?
How can we help?
The New Me – update
Tools of the Trade
Tell Me a Story
May 18County Operations Team Meeting (attend and participate)
May 19Lifelines – Harvey Lineberry & Sheri Schwab CALS Personnel (9:30 – 11:30)
Inside Edition
Sometimes it Rains in Paradise
Did you know?
How can we help?
The New Me - update
Tools of the Trade
Tell Me a Story
June 29 Extension Council
June 30County Operations Team Meeting
July 1Status of individualized learning plans – participants explain
accomplishments toward strengthening areas of challenge
(weaknesses) identified in February/March
Lifelines – Mitch Owen, Director of POD (10 – 12)
Inside Edition
Sometimes it Rains in Paradise
Did you know?
How can we help?
The New Me – update
Tools of the Trade
Tell Me a Story
Homework- Prepare to discuss how you have changed, what you have learned, and how has this training impacted you. Summarize these points in an executive summary not to exceed two pages.
July 27County Operations Team Meeting
July28 Lifelines – Cecile Henson, Director of Internal Audit ( 2 – 4 pm)
Inside Edition
Sometimes it Rains in Paradise
Did you know?
How can we help?
The New Me - update
Tools of the Trade
Tell Me a Story
August 31 Extension Council
September 1County Operations Team Meeting
September 2 Finalize all projects and plans
Behavioral change – how have you changed, what have you learned, how has this training impacted you
Celebration!
Expectations and Assignments:
Participants are responsible for all content and learning.
Attendance for COT meeting and next day training (two days per month).
Attendance at Extension Council at least once
Attendance and participation in Opening Doors if you haven’t attended before
Journal of experiences and outcomes (as part of your grade)Due: September 2
Personal Learning Plan Status Due: July 1
Organizational Development Project Due: April 28 – July 28
Organizational Development Projects Completed Due: September 2
Leadership Principles presentation and discussion Due: April 28 – July 28
Behavioral Change Reflections based on program
participation Due: September 2
Optional
Graduate Credit: AEEx 595 Special Topics 3 credithours
Graduate Credit: AEE 841 Internship 3 credithours.